Twenty-plus years in the writing, and for an additional ten years, this gut-wrenching, heartwarming story has been silently biding its time, awaiting a channel for expression.
Richardson, USAAF, 8th AF, 390th Bomb Group (H), 571st Squadron, was the recipient of numerous major awards and citations, including Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal with 4 Oak-Leaf Clusters; 2 Presidential Unit Citations
Russian Medal of Victory in the Great Patriotic War (on behalf of Boris Yeltsin)
Certificate in Recognition of Contribution/Service in liberating France and participation in the Invasion of Normandy, signed by French Secretary of Defense John-Pierre Messeret
French Jubilee of Liberty Medal; and French Legion of Honor Medal..
Stationed in the European Theater of Operations in Framlingham, England, Mr.
Some of the stories contained in this manuscript have never been published or made public.
Hopefully, all who read this account will feel the deep emotions of terror, disappointment, frustration, laughter, love, peace, and joy experienced by the author during his service as a radioman/gunner on a B17G during World War II.
A compelling story of young boys bound by faith, courage, blood, sweat, and tears, and how that bonding created the brave young men they became.
Twenty-plus years in the writing, and for an additional ten years, this gut-wrenching, heartwarming story has been silently biding its time, awaiting a channel for expression
